Expert Software Engineer

Altera, a member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise™, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR™, HealthQuest™ and dbMotion™ solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun. Job Title: Expert Software Engineer This purpose of this role is to support Altera Canada in implementing Sunrise and other solutions including Altera Patient Flow and dbMotion. You’ll work alongside our project manager, implementation consultants, solution architects and other key resources with the goal of successfully rolling out Canadian centric solutions. Role Summary We are seeking an Expert Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions that support business, operational, and product needs. This role is intended for a strong hands-on developer who can build reliable applications, integrate systems, work with APIs and databases, and contribute to modern engineering practices. While experience with data analytics, reporting, visualization, ETL, Power BI, Python, or predictive analytics is valuable, this role is first and foremost a software engineering position . The ideal candidate will bring strong development fundamentals and may also have experience supporting data-driven applications, dashboards, or analytical workflows. Required Experience 5–6 years of experience in software development or application development Strong hands-on experience developing, testing, and maintaining software applications Experience with modern programming languages such as C#, .NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, or similar technologies Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs Experience working with relational databases and writing complex SQL queries Experience with source control and collaborative development using tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Understanding of software development lifecycle practices, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and support Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Required Technical Skills Application development using .NET/C# or comparable enterprise technologies Front-end or web application development using Angular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS , or similar tools Database development using SQL, T-SQL, PL/SQL, or equivalent API development and integration Debugging, code review, and performance optimization Secure coding practices and data access control CI/CD and deployment practices using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms Preferred Qualifications Experience with Microsoft Azure , including App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, or related services Experience with DevOps practices, automated builds, releases, and deployment pipelines Experience with containerization or cloud-native development Experience integrating applications with external systems using REST APIs or other integration patterns Experience supporting healthcare, enterprise, or business-critical applications Familiarity with microservices, event-driven systems, or distributed application design Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot Familiarity with Generative AI concepts such as LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, agents, MCP, or Azure OpenAI Nice to Have Experience with Power BI dashboard and report development Experience with data modeling, data marts, semantic models, or OLAP concepts Experience with ETL development using SSIS, Azure Data Factory, or similar platforms Experience with Power Query, DAX, Power Pivot, or Power BI administration Experience with forecasting, trend analysis, anomaly detection, or predictive analytics Experience with Python or R for analytics, automation, or machine learning Experience with Azure Data Services, Azure Machine Learning, Synapse Analytics, Snowflake, or similar platforms Experience embedding reports, dashboards, or analytics into applications Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, or Power Platform governance Experience using LLMs to generate summaries, insights, or dynamic narratives in reports or applications Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and integrations Build scalable, secure, and maintainable application components Develop and integrate APIs, services, and database-driven functionality Collaborate with product, data, business, and technical teams to translate requirements into working solutions Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering best practices Troubleshoot application issues and optimize performance, reliability, and maintainability Support CI/CD, deployment, and release management activities Contribute to secure development practices and data access controls Where applicable, support dashboard, reporting, analytics, or data integration needs as part of broader application delivery Explore opportunities to use AI and automation to improve development productivity and solution quality TRAVEL Minimal travel as required for position responsibilities – less than 10%, depending on candidate location. WORK ARRANGEMENTS This candidate will work from a home office when not at client site